Question 1
What is the major product in the reaction between 2-bromo-3-methylbutane and KO
tBu in ethanol?
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Question 2
What is the rate law for the S
N1 reactions (S is substrate and N is nucleophile)?
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k[S][N]
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k[S]
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k[N]
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k[S]
2◦ rate =
k[S][N]
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